STAFF:
R Lewis
J McConkey
J Drakeley
C Wylie
W Borland
What are our Aims?
The aim of the Mathematics Department is to provide all pupils with skills, which will be of value to them in their future careers, in a fun and exciting way.
About our Department
WHAT IS MATHS ALL ABOUT?
All pupils at Key Stage 3 follow the Northern Ireland Curriculum – this includes Processes, Number, Algebra, Shape Space, Measures and Data Handling. Mathematics is studied for 5 periods each week.
The department is always looking for ways to improve the performance of our pupils. To this end we follow a modular GCSE course. During Years 11 and 12 pupils will sit at least two modular exams each representing 25% of the marks for the course. The pupils then take one final exam to make up the final 50%. We feel this approach offers our pupils the best opportunity to achieve the highest possible grade and we are very proud of the achievements of our pupils.
Pupils in our Sixth Form study for Application of Number level 2 which gives them additional UCAS points for University entrance.
Special provision is made for those who find difficulty with Maths. Pupils are assessed on entry into the school and support is given to pupils with special educational needs.
Our resources within the school are excellent including full access to computer facilities. Pupils have the opportunity to consolidate and test their skills using CD-ROMs, Web sites and Maths programs. In addition we have an excellent mathematics resources area where we maintain an extensive selection of mathematics materials to assist our pupils in their learning.
The subject is taught by specialist and experienced teachers. Their care, planning and efforts delivering a demanding syllabus all contribute to high standards of achievement.
